Definition 'crutch' from dictionary.com A staff or support to assist a lame or infirm person in walking, now usually with a crosspiece at one end to fit under the armpit. Any of various devices resembling this in shape or use. Anything that serves as a temporary and often inappropriate support, supplement, or substitute; prop: "He uses liquor as a psychological crutch." A forked support or ... Read more
How To Zero In On Perfect Biomechanics To Minimize Injury And Optimize Performance
Hi folks, After years of training, plenty of injuries, and extensive (but always incomplete) study of the way my body works with respect to locomotion, I think I finally get it. Unless you are one of those rare people who naturally have perfect biomechanics, if such a person exists, which I doubt, you will struggle with tight muscles, sore tendons and ligaments, and repetitive injuries from training (or ... Read more
Advice For Triathlete Dionne On Persistent ITBS?
See my more recent thoughts, on ITBS, at this link! Hi folks, A friend of mine, Dionne, is continuing to suffer real problems with symptoms of ileo-tibial band syndrome (ITBS). I know that endurance sports come with these kinds of problems and that we have to learn to work through them somehow. Having undergone two knee surgeries, and a bunch of physiotherapy, for generally self-induced training injuries I ... Read more
ZZ Top, Blogging About Cheap Sunglasses, And Training For The Ironman
Hi folks, Sometimes I have to ride my trainer for a long time. When I say a long time, I mean four to five hours at a stretch. I have a long ride scheduled, but the weather is just not going to let me go, so I set up my iPod, put on my ear phones (but not my sunglasses), power up ZZ Top, and I'm off. One of my favorites, which I only listen to on my trainer, is 'Cheap Sunglasses.' It makes me laugh every ... Read more
Pleasures And Risks Of Picking Up Your Pace For Ironman Swim T1 Bike T2 And Run
Hi folks, As a triathlete I spend a lot of time working to increase my endurance and pace, whilst both come with some risks and lots of enjoyment. This will be brief as I'm sitting in Heathrow Airport awaiting my flight. Swim: The key to improving pace in the swim is some technique, lots of conditioning, some more technique, lots more conditioning, and a good coach. The only real risks are ... Read more
Patience, Consistency and Skill Are The Real Keys To Endurance Training Whatever Your Age
Hi folks, Social networking, whether on the Internet or locally (in real life?), plays an important role in our lives, directing us towards or away from the critical human interactions. I was recently approached for advice on triathlon training via a circuitous path, initially as result of a face to face conversation between two people in our little grocery store, Johnny's Gone Fishing, which ... Read more
For Triathletes Fast Is Good But Fast Is Also Dangerous
Hi folks, I just came from a great swim workout, where it was clear that my pace is picking up (thanks to Rick) giving me a sense of increasing efficiency and a better grip on the water. However, one false step and I'll strain a rotator cuff or something. In the pool this is only a minor risk, but on the run it is a major one. As you run faster your efficiency will improve, but if by chance you do injure ... Read more
More Evidence That Rollers Can Fix Plantar Fasciitis
Click this link for FitOldDog's Quick Fix Guide To Plantar Fasciitis. Hi folks, I was pleased to receive this comment from a neighbor and great runner on the use of one of my rollers, recently: "Wanted to leave a comment and say thanks for the roller (I promise to give it back before we leave town!) I am an avid runner and was reduced to a crawl especially on the am runs @ 5:15 good thing it ... Read more
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